TRADITIONAL BUDO. JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS AND SCHOOLS OF FIGHTING. VOLUME II

Enter the world of traditional budo, where history and philosophy intertwine in a harmonious whole. The second volume of the series "Japanese martial arts and schools of fighting" is an extraordinary journey through the secrets of ancient masters and their unparalleled techniques. Discover the essence of budo – the way of the warrior, which goes beyond sports and delves into the depths of Japanese culture.

• In-depth study of the history and philosophy of budo.
• Analysis of factors leading to the creation of kendo, iaido and judo.
• Presentation of systems of weapon and hand-to-hand combat.
• Unique illustrations from ancient woodcuts and photographs of masters.
• Extraordinary phenomenon in martial arts literature.

Donn F. Draeger, the author of the trilogy "Japanese martial arts and schools of fighting", is a true expert on the subject of budo and bujutsu. His in-depth study, presented in "Traditional Budo", allows you to understand the roots and evolution of Japanese fighting systems. Draeger analyzes the factors that led to the creation of kendo from kenjutsu, iaido from iaijutsu or judo from jujutsu, offering the reader a comprehensive picture of traditional budo.

"Traditional Budo" is not only a book about fighting techniques, but above all about the philosophy and ethics of the warrior. The author presents systems focusing on the use of weapons, as well as those dealing exclusively with hand-to-hand combat, showing the richness and diversity of traditional martial arts. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand how budo shaped Japanese culture and mentality.

This book is richly illustrated with fragments of ancient woodcuts and unique photographs of masters and superiors of schools that have survived to our times. This visual richness allows the reader to travel back in time and feel the atmosphere of ancient dojos. "Traditional Budo" is a must-read for all enthusiasts of Japanese culture and martial arts who want to deepen their knowledge of budo and bujutsu.

"Traditional Budo" is the second volume of the series "Japanese martial arts and schools of fighting", which is an extraordinary phenomenon in martial arts literature. Neither before nor later has anyone addressed the subject of budo and bujutsu as deeply as Donn F. Draeger. Like the other volumes in the series, "Traditional Budo" is richly illustrated with fragments of ancient woodcuts and unique photographs of masters and superiors of schools that have survived to our times. Pages: 128, Format: 18x25.5 cm, Year of publication: 2007, cover: hardcover, Publisher: Diamond Books, Number of pages: 128, Cover: hardcover, Format: 18x25.5 cm